Introduction to Personnel Changes
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has recently undergone a series of significant personnel changes, driven by an order from Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno. These adjustments, which aim to enhance the operational efficacy of the agency, were formalized in various personnel orders on July 31.
New Appointments at BOC
The reshuffling at the Bureau of Customs is expected to bring a fresh wave of dynamics to how operations are conducted at various ports. Here’s the complete list of recent appointments:
- Carmelita Talusan – appointed as district collector at the Port of Batangas
- Atty. Noah Dimaporo – transitioned to the Office of the Commissioner (previously district collector, Port of Batangas)
- Atty. Kriden Balgomera – now serving as district collector, Port of San Fernando (previously acting district collector, Port of Limay)
- Segundo Sigmundfreud Barte Jr. – assumes the role at OCOM (from district collector, Port of San Fernando)
- Ciriaco Ugay – deputy collector for assessment, Port of Cagayan de Oro (previously district collector, Port of Iloilo)
- Atty. Noli Santua Jr. – initially deputy collector for Operations at Port of Batangas now taking up acting district collector, Port of Iloilo
- Atty. Giovanni Ferdinand Leynes – appointed as chief of the Customs Operations Center at the Office of the Commissioner (shifted from deputy collector for operations at Port of Davao)
- Jonah Herbert Dollano – sub-port collector at Dumaguete (previously acting district collector, Surigao port)
- Atty. Geniefelle Lagmay – subport collector at Mindanao Container Terminal (from deputy collector for assessment, Port of Clark)
- Atty. Vicente Andrew Espina – acting district collector, Port of Surigao (moved from sub-port collector, Dumaguete)
- Eduardo Rey Joson – director, Import Assessment Service (transitioned from director Collection Service)
- Melon Carlo Santiago – now director of Port Operations Service (previously director, Financial Management Office)
- Marlon Fritz Broto – director of the Collection Service (shifted from director, Port Operations Service)
- Blesilda Balagtas – appointed as district collector, Port of Limay (formerly Director, Import Assessment Service)
- Jerome Monta – now part of the Post Clearance Audit Group and concurrent Public Information and Assistance Division (moved from the Office of the District Collector, Port of NAIA)
- Atty. Jonathan Mengullo – chief, Accounts Management Office (previously deputy collector for assessment, Cagayan De Oro port)
- Atty. Christian Flores – part of the Intelligence Group (previously acting chief, Accounts Management Office)
- Atty. Danilo Ballena – deputy collector for Assessment at Port of Clark (minted from deputy collector Passenger Service)
- Tomas Tagra Jr. – shifted to the Office of the District Collector at Port of Cagayan de Oro (from sub-port collector, Mindanao Container Terminal)
- Mark Ian Quiñones – takes charge as deputy collector for Operations at Port of Davao (previously sub-port collector, Parang)
- Atty. Jouvani Dollesin – now acting chief, Assessment Coordination and Monitoring Division (moved from Compliance Assessment Office)
- Romeo Leneses Jr. – Import and Assessment Service (from chief, Assessment Coordination and Monitoring Division)
- Atty. Kenneth Arroyo – holds position for Assessment and Operations Coordinating Group concurrently with Compliance Assessment Office (formerly part of Compliance Assessment Office)
- Atty. Julito Doria – chief of Port Operations Coordination Division (previously chief, Customs Operations Center)
- Atty. Leona Paula Santicruz-Espejo – now in the Valuation and Classification Division (shifted from acting chief, Ports Operations Coordination Division)
- Atty. Alvin Ogena – acting assistant head, Risk Management Office (moved from Technology Management Service)
- Atty. Joseph Christopher Torralba – assistant chief of the Law Division at Port of Manila (previously part of the Assessment and Operations Coordinating Group)
- Atty. Florencio Baquiran – part of the Law Division at Port of Manila (previously in the Assessment and Operations Coordinating Group)
- Atty. Stanley Zambarrano – appointed to the Office of the Commissioner concurrently with Prosecution and Litigation Division (from Prosecution and Litigation Division)
Implications for Logistics and Operations
These appointments are likely to reshape the landscape of operations within the BOC, impacting how cargo is processed, freight is handled, and overall logistics management is executed. With experienced officials in place, smoother operations should result, facilitating better service for various stakeholders in the transport sector.
Conclusão
The series of changes at the Bureau of Customs highlight the ongoing evolution within this essential agency. While personnel shifts are commonplace, they often stir the pot, leading to enhanced processes and greater efficiency. Even the best reviews or feedback can’t completely capture the essence of personal experience within these evolving systems. At GetTransport.com, streamlining logistics and providing affordable global cargo transportation solutions remains at the forefront. Whether it’s office relocations or the transport of bulky goods, GetTransport.com stands as a reliable partner in navigating the complexities of freight logistics. So, start planning your next delivery and secure your cargo with GetTransport.com.